SUMS insights highlight the wide range of consultancy projects we have undertaken with universities across the sector.
Here are a few examples of the meaningful work the SUMS team has been involved in to help universities make tangible improvements to strategies, programmes and projects.
Spurring transformation and culture change for a sustainable university
The University of Essex is committed to doing more to be an environmentally sustainable institution.
DownloadCreating an Academic Development Framework
Providing support to develop a Professional Development Framework that would be dynamic, principle-led and produce an outcome-focused approach.
DownloadTransformational change through co-creation of a Target Operating Model
Partnering with internal teams in scoping, developing and implementing a new operating model for professional services.
DownloadMoving Away from Internal Recruitment Scrutiny Panels
Given the need to implement responsive change to the Covid pandemic, many universities implemented an additional level of scrutiny to recruitment processes.
DownloadAdding Strategic Value Through Transformational Change to Procurement and Planning
Specialised procurement support to help a university move to a proactive, strategic approach to procurement activities.
DownloadApprenticeships Lifecycle
Highlighting the importance of data in decision making and the impact of the multi-way relationship between the learner, their employer and the HE provider.
DownloadCutting Travel Carbon Emissions for a Sustainability-Focused University
Exploring the challenges and opportunities of travel in the post-pandemic world.
DownloadDesigning the Right Target Operating Model for Your University
Co-creating a vision, strategy and design principles in support of a future-proofed operating model for professional services.
DownloadRace and Ethnicity Strategy Review
Addressing immediate challenges and longer-term strategies to develop cultural change and address equity.
DownloadRe-Imagining Ways of Working
Acting as a critical friend in identifying and defining the most appropriate ways of working.
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